Doctorates and PhDs in Botany and Plant Science

Students that graduate with a PhD in botany could go on to pursue careers in private industries, educational institutions, and state and federal agencies. Botanists and plant scientists might also find potential career opportunities in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to biotechnology and food companies to lumber companies.

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Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies

Evanston, IL

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies

The joint plant biology and conservation graduate program between Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden offers a strong curriculum and research-based thesis to prepare students for future leadership positions in botanical science and...

Indiana University

As one of the top Plant Biology programs in the United States, IU brings together faculty, students, and postdoctoral fellows in the study of plants from the molecular to community level. With more than 20 faculty members participating in the program...

Ohio State University

The Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University is one of the best in the nation. It has a rich history and reputation for preparing entomologists for the future through a highly diverse graduate research, teaching and extension program. While...

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

University of British Columbia

The Ph.D. degree is for people who intend a career as an independent researcher, whereas an M.Sc. degree is a useful qualification for a less independent role in science or teaching. Both degrees involve a research project plus some coursework.

University of New Mexico

Master's and doctoral degrees are offered at the Department of Biology at UNM with emphases in the areas of arid land ecology, behavioral ecology, botany, cellular and molecular biology, community and ecosystem ecology, computational biology, evolutiona...

Oklahoma State University

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology occupies two state-of-the-art office and laboratory wings in the Noble Research Center. Additional facilities include: Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopes at the College of Veterinary Medicine,...

The graduate programs in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology lead to Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology conducts research on arthropods of entomological import...

Auburn University

The M.Ag. (non-thesis) and M.S. programs in Plant Pathology provide training in the recognition and management of diseases of plants, and on pathogen biology, as preparation for a career in plant-related industries or advanced studies.

North Carolina State University

Provides leadership in the generation and dissemination of knowledge on insects and related arthropods that affect the quality of life of all North Carolinians. The department is committed to improving the quality of life by promoting the beneficial asp...

North Dakota State University

Specialized academic and research training is available in plant breeding and genetics, weed science, biotechnology, field and forage crop production and management, and crop physiology. Each study area is designed to provide students with a comprehe...

An established, balanced program with a reputation for producing well-rounded graduates. Historical strength in host-parasite interactions can be traced to H. H. Flor's work on gene-for-gene hypothesis.

Arizona State University

The School of Life Sciences offers Plant Biology Graduate Studies leading to M.S., M.N.S., and Ph.D. degrees in various areas of the plant sciences with the aid of numerous modern research facilities and experienced faculty.

MSU has long been recognized for excellence in the plant sciences. Graduate studies are offered through ten plant-science related departments and programs spanning the full range from basic biochemistry and molecular biology, to physiology, genetics, br...

The University of Florida

The Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Program is an interdepartmental graduate program with faculty based in the agronomy, botany, horticultural sciences, environmental horticulture, forestry, microbiology and plant pathology departments that offers...

McGill University

The Department of Plant Science offers graduate programmes leading to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in basic and applied plant science.Within the broad areas of Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Genetics, and Botany, field and research facilities a...

Kansas State University

A wide variety of opportunities for graduate study are offered in several areas of research in which the facultyhave established expertise. These areas include arthropod pest management, insect behavior, biochemistry, insect biological control, biomecha...

Plant pathology is the study of plant diseases, their cause, effects, and control. The discipline is closely integrated with the other biological sciences, with unique strengths in basic and applied research.We have personnel working on the major cro...

Iowa State University

Plant pathology is the study of plant diseases. Our goal is to enhance the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of agriculture and natural resources by conducting research on the biology andmanagement of plant pathogens and the interactions o...

Consisting of members from the departments of Agronomy, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, and Zoology and Genetics, the plant physiology faculty are dedicated, respected plant physiologists and molecular biolo...

Students seeking the master of science or doctor of philosophy degree may choose to major in entomology or one of four interdepartmental majors: ecology and evolutionary biology, genetics, neuroscience, or toxicology. Within the entomology major, studen...

Texas A and M University has one of the largest entomology departments in the world. Graduate degrees are offered in all contemporary fields of entomological research. Superb facilities are available on the College Station campus and at numerous researc...

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

The Plant Sciences Program is based in the University of Nebraska’s Center for Plant Science Innovation, an interdisciplinary research and training program in the plant sciences. The university is recognized for the recruitment of established industry p...

The Plant Sciences Program is based in the University of Nebraska’s Center for Plant Science Innovation, an interdisciplinary research and training program in the plant sciences. The university is recognized for the recruitment of established industry p...

The Plant Pathology Department offers a wide range of research opportunities in both basic and applied topics. The graduate programs are designed around each student's own research, extension, and overall graduate programs leading to the Master of Scien...

Oregon State University

The Department of Entomology offers qualified candidates excellent opportunities for graduate study and research leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with concentrations in various basic and applied fields w...

The Plant Physiology Program is a interdepartmental degree program administered by the Graduate School. The program identifies plant physiology as a major field of specialization and defines curricula appropriate for training in plant physiology at the...

The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.The Department offers graduate programs in the following areas of concentration: Ecology, Geneti...

University of California - Davis

Perennially ranked in the top five entomology graduate programs in the United States, the UC Davis Entomology Department has over 30 research laboratories as well as unparalleled facilities and land reserves in which to pursue your graduate degree. Our...

The department offers study in plant pathology, including emphasis on diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes. Graduate students may specialize in the physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of plant pathogens or host-pathogen...

University of Rhode Island

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Plant Biology at the University of Illinois has enjoyed a long tradition of identifying, training and graduating many of the world's top plant biologists. Our graduate students have gone on to highly successful and productive careers a...

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